Category Archives: Inspiration

“To everything there is a season.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 A winter storm can arrive just like an unwelcome house guest by barging in, dropping bags in the front hall and making itself right at home. The temperatures can plummet overnight, … Continue reading →

“There is a continuity about the garden and an order of succession in the garden year which is deeply pleasing, and in one sense there are no breaks or divisions. Seed time flows on to flowering time and harvest time; … Continue reading →

On a warm afternoon in the autumn of 1979, I settled into one of the cozy seats of the Key Theater in Georgetown along with three of my friends, ready to watch a comedy starring Peter Sellers and Shirley … Continue reading →

“If you release something old, something new can bloom.” Cheryl Richardson A big part of my job as a garden designer is to visit with people who would like to improve their view. I take this quite literally. I have … Continue reading →

Okay, I admit it. I was the one who ruined it for everyone. When I was a little kid, during one of my many outdoor adventures, I played with sticks. You already know what happened; I poked my eye out. … Continue reading →

A journey to remembering your true nature with 7 simple tools that will cultivate a garden of inner peace “Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.” Albert Einstein Life of a Gardener There is a big difference … Continue reading →

It takes about one hundred days to grow a parsnip, or a cabbage. Lima beans or peas, even a potato takes about one hundred days to be ready to eat. That’s a lot of waiting if your hungry. You have … Continue reading →

Here in Central Texas, Spring wakes up one morning and jumps right out of bed. Overnight, verdant green replaces the crispy brown covering hillsides and the world awakens to blossom and bird song. Our famous bluebonnets poke their heads up … Continue reading →

Goodbye 2016. Napoleon Hill once said, “Every negative event contains within it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” For many of my friends this New Year’s Eve carries a greater significance because 2016 wrought havoc with their dreams, robbed … Continue reading →

Each year as I prepare for my holiday baking, I take an inventory of the ingredients and spices I keep in my pantry. I always plan a special trip to select and purchase the things that I need to refill … Continue reading →